Friday, September 27, 2024 
Vancouver’s Broadway subway construction racks up lawsuits
Construction on Vancouver’s Broadway subway has generated at least four lawsuits related to contractors allegedly failing to get paid, thanks to a new action filed May 24. Another legal dispute comes from a merchant upset with how noise and construction disruptions have…
Sask. Indigenous construction company claims it was barred from hiring employees from First Nations communities
A First Nations controlled construction company in Saskatchewan says it’s having trouble with its union after learning it can not hire employees directly from First Nations. KDM Contractors’ employees recently unionized and say that they were barred from hiring directly from…
Construction work starts on 24 Sussex — but its future is still in doubt
Construction work has just started on 24 Sussex Drive, the prime minister’s official residence. The building has fallen into a state of deep disrepair after years of neglect and inaction. But the National Capital Commission (NCC), the federal body responsible for official residences,…
Ontario construction employers must have Naloxene kits on worksites starting June 1
The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) is advising builders that new legislation kicks in June 1, requiring employers to have life-saving naloxone kits on construction sites. “Most RESCON members are already ahead of the game and have included naloxone kits…
Paul Charette retires as Independent Director from Bird Construction Board
Bird Construction recently announced that Mr. Paul Charette has retired from his position as Independent Director on the Board and as such he did not seek re-election at the Company’s 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on May 9, 2023. Following Mr. Charette’s…
Rental housing construction in Quebec will decrease 40% in 2023: report
Construction of rental housing in Quebec is forecasted to fall by 40 per cent in 2023, according to a report from the provincial homebuilder’s association (APCHQ). It’s a significant slowdown compared to 2022, when rental construction fell by 13 per cent. The reason…
Calgary Construction Association Congratulates United Conservative Party on Election Success
The Calgary Construction Association extends its congratulations to the United Conservative Party on the successful result in the recent provincial election. As the representative voice of the construction industry in the Calgary region, we recognize the significance of this election achievement. We…
Construction activity remains strong despite challenges faced by the industry
While inflation and workforce shortages remain headlining issues across all sectors, the industrial, commercial, institutional, and civil (ICIC) construction industry was a positive force for Canada’s economy in 2022, and is showing signs this trend will continue in 2023. CCA’s most…
Handling Smoke Damage After A Fire
One of the dangerous effects of any fire is the smoke and soot that remains even after the fire has been put out. Read on to learn more on handling smoke. Where there’s fire, there’s smoke… and smoke damage. You may…
Time for mass timber and prefab? B.C. eyes changes to ‘bias’ in building code
Materials and methods for building housing have hardly changed in a century in British Columbia and the provincial government is now looking at ways to bring housing online faster and more sustainably. Prefabrication and mass timber construction make up only a small portion…
Contractor says it has settled lawsuit with sick and dying coal ash workers
Attorneys for a group of workers who believe their jobs cleaning up a massive coal ash spill in Tennessee led to a slew of illnesses, including fatal cancers, have reached a settlement with the contractor who organized the cleanup for the…
McCarthy and Biden plan to hash out more permitting reform after debt limit deal
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is planning to work with President Joe Biden on additional energy-permitting reform after Congress turns the page on the debt limit ordeal. Permitting reform proved to be a major sticking point during deliberations. Although some reform provisions wound up in the final…
Star Building Materials announces a $53 million investment that will double its capacity
Star Building Materials, a Qualico Company, announced a $53 million investment that will double its capacity, create jobs, and help the building industry for decades to come. Once operational, the expansion combined with the company’s existing facilities will make Star Building Materials Calgary…
The very first urban RONA store opens in Western Canada
RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 450 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners, is happy to welcome the T & T Hardware Group owners Al Tsuchyia and Michael Trentalance in its affiliated dealer…
Five of the Biggest Game Changers in the AEM Hall of Fame
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ (AEM) Hall of Fame celebrates the men and women who create the equipment and technologies that build, feed, and power our world, and is currently seeking nominations for 2023. Submit yours here. “The AEM Hall of Fame is a…
